Central Garden & Pet · 1 day ago
Senior Analyst, Finance Technology
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expCentral Garden & Pet is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. The Senior Analyst, Finance Technology serves as a subject-matter expert for IT Finance solutions, partnering with Finance, Accounting, and IT stakeholders to design, implement, and support scalable financial systems.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary SAP Finance expert supporting modules such as FI, CO, and related integrations to other functions (e.g., SD, MM, Purchasing MM)
Partner with Finance and Accounting leaders to understand business needs and translate them into functional and technical SAP requirements
Lead or support SAP implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and rollouts, including configuration, testing, and deployment
Design and maintain end-to-end finance processes, ensuring alignment with accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Analyze and resolve complex system issues, performing root-cause analysis and coordinating with technical teams and external vendors as needed
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring system accuracy, availability, and performance
Develop and maintain functional specifications, process documentation, test scripts, and training materials
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, automate controls, and improve data quality
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to best practices, standards, and governance for SAP Finance solutions
Support audit activities by providing system documentation, control evidence, and subject-matter expertise
Qualification
Required
A BS/BA degree in Information Systems / Computer technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience supporting SAP Finance solutions in a complex enterprise environment
Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI and CO configuration and business processes
Solid understanding of financial accounting, controlling, and internal controls
Experience working in cross-functional teams with Finance, IT, and external partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Minimum 5 years of experience deploying and supporting SAP ERP Finance and Controlling Modules or similar ERP solutions
Preferred
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and migration projects is a plus
Knowledge of SAP integrations with upstream and downstream systems
Experience with working with reporting tools such as Business Objects, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms is a plus
Prior experience in a regulated or SOX-compliant environment
Industry experience in Consumer Goods Packaging and Manufacturing or Retail and/or eCommerce experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
Company
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Springer
Lead Independent Director, Board and Former Interim CEO
Niko Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer
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